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Jerry Petrowski
Jerry Petrowski (Republican Party) was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate, representing District 29. He assumed office on June 26, 2012. He left office on January 3, 2023.
Petrowski (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Wisconsin State Senate to represent District 29. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Petrowski was first elected to the chamber in a recall election on June 5, 2012, and was sworn in on June 26, 2012.[1][2]
Petrowski served in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing District 86 from 1999 to June 5, 2012.
On March 10, 2022, Petrowski announced that he would not seek re-election in the Wisconsin State Senate.[3]
Biography
Petrowski served in the United States Army Reserve from 1968 to 1974 and worked as a ginseng/dairy/beef farmer.
He is a member of the 7th District Republican Party, Farm Bureau, Friends of Rib Mountain, Marathon County Republican Party, Marathon Lions, Merrill Toastmasters, National Rifle Association (NRA), Saint Mary Catholic Church, and Wisconsin Rifle and Pistol Association.[4]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Petrowski was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture and Tourism Committee
- Sporting Heritage, Small Business and Rural Issues Committee, Vice Chair
- Transportation and Local Government Committee, Chair
2019-2020
Petrowski was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Legislative Council Committee
- Agriculture, Revenue, and Financial Institutions Committee, Vice-Chair
- Economic Development, Commerce, and Trade Committee
- Transportation, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee, Chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Agriculture, Small Business, and Tourism |
| • Economic Development, Commerce, and Local Government, Vice chair |
| • Transportation and Veterans Affairs, Chair |
| • Joint Legislative Council |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Petrowski served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture, Small Business, and Tourism |
| • Economic Development and Commerce, Vice Chair |
| • Transportation and Veterans Affairs, Chair |
| • Joint Legislative Council |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Petrowski served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture, Small Business, and Tourism |
| • Economic Development and Local Government, Vice-Chair |
| • Financial Institutions and Rural Issues |
| • Transportation, Public Safety, and Veterans and Military Affairs, Chair |
| • Joint Legislative Council |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Petrowski served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Public Health and Public Safety |
| • Rural Economic Development |
| • Transportation, Chair |
| • Veterans and Military Affairs |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Petrowski served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Renewable Energy and Rural Affairs |
| • Transportation |
| • Veterans and Military Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
- See also: Wisconsin State Senate elections, 2022
Jerry Petrowski did not file to run for re-election.
2018
- See also: Wisconsin State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Wisconsin State Senate District 29
Incumbent Jerry Petrowski defeated Richard Pulcher in the general election for Wisconsin State Senate District 29 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jerry Petrowski (R) | 64.2 | 49,657 |
| Richard Pulcher (D) | 35.7 | 27,627 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 41 | ||
| Total votes: 77,325 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 29
Richard Pulcher advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 29 on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Richard Pulcher | 100.0 | 9,632 | |
| Total votes: 9,632 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 29
Incumbent Jerry Petrowski advanced from the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 29 on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jerry Petrowski | 100.0 | 14,644 |
| Total votes: 14,644 | |||
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2014
- See also: Wisconsin State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for 17 seats in the Wisconsin State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 12, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 2, 2014. Paul Demain ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Jerry Petrowski ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Petrowski defeated Demain in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Jerry Petrowski Incumbent |
65.7% | 45,887 | |
| Democratic | Paul Demain | 34.3% | 23,917 | |
| Total Votes | 69,804 | |||
2012
Petrowski ran in place of Sen. Pam Galloway (R) in the recall election that was scheduled against her. He defeated fellow state Rep. Donna Seidel in the recall on June 5.
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jerry Petrowski |
61.3% | 44,107 | |
| Democratic | Donna Seidel | 38.6% | 27,744 | |
| - | Scattering | 0.1% | 58 | |
| Total Votes | 71,909 | |||
| Source: Wisconsin Government Accountability Board | ||||
Petitions to recall Galloway were turned in on January 17, 2012 to the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board. Following GAB's decision that enough signatures were valid, a recall election was scheduled. Soon after, Galloway resigned her senate seat effective March 17. The recall, however, had to continue and Petrowski stepped in for Republicans.[8]
2010
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010
Petrowski was re-elected to Wisconsin State Assembly District 86. He defeated Democrat Todd Punke and Independent Frederick Melms in the general election on November 2, 2010. He ran unopposed in the September 14, 2010, primary election.[9]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 86 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jerry Petrowski (R)
|
15,459 | |||
| Todd Punke (D) | 6,701 | |||
| Frederick Melms (I) | 967 | |||
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 86 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jerry Petrowski (R)
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4,991 | 99.66% | ||
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Scorecards
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2022
In 2022, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 18 to March 8.
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- Legislators are scored by the Wisconsin Family Action on their votes on legislation related to "marriage, family, the sanctity of human life, or religious freedom."
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2021
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In 2021, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 4 to December 31.
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2020
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In 2020, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 14 to May 13.
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2019
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In 2019, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 7, 2019 through January 13, 2020.
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2018
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In 2018, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 16 through March 27. Special sessions were held from January 1 through February 27 and from March 15 through March 29.
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2017
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In 2017, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 3 through December 31. There were also special sessions. The first special session was January 5. The second special session was August 1 through September 15.
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2016
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In 2016, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 12 through March 15.
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2015
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In 2015, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 5 through December 31.
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2014
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In 2014, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 14 through June 4.
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2013
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In 2013, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 7 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 10 through March 16.
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See also
- Wisconsin State Legislature
- Wisconsin State Senate
- Wisconsin State Senate Committees
- Wisconsin Joint Committees
- Wisconsin state legislative districts
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Associated Press/C-SPAN, "Campaign 2012 - Wisconsin Election Results," June 5, 2012
- ↑ WAOW, "Republican Jerry Petrowski sworn in as WI Senator from 29th District," June 26, 2012
- ↑ AP News, "Sixth Wisconsin state senator won’t seek reelection," accessed March 17, 2022
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "2014 Partisan Primary Candidates," accessed June 19, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidates Registered by Office," June 11, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Canvass Results for 2014 General Election," December 1, 2014
- ↑ WSAW, "Rep. Petrowski to run for 29th District Senate Seat," March 21, 2012
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Official 2010 Primary election results," accessed April 25, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
- ↑ Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
- ↑ Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
- ↑ Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Wisconsin State Senate District 29 2012-2023 |
Succeeded by Cory Tomczyk (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Wisconsin State Assembly District 86 1999-2012 |
Succeeded by - |
